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Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)
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Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 October 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

Summary:

·      Item: Small Desk Chair

·      Circa: 1920 - 1930

·      Period: George V

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Beech

·      Height adjustable mechanism

·      Curved bar back

·      Elegant vertical fan back

·      Cleaned & French polished by hand

·      Newly upholstered

·      Green leather & hand tacked brass stud seat

·      Splayed beech legs

·      Rotates 360 degrees (does not recline)

·      Adjustable height

·      Cleaned & serviced mechanism

·      Very comfortable

·      Lovely rich colour & patination

·      Excellent working condition

·      Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

·      14-day free UK returns policy

 

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English George V solid beech armless revolving small desk chair, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920 - 1930, which is in excellent condition.  Beech was a popular timber of choice for utility office chairs, owing to the natural strength of grain in functional furniture.  The English desk chair features a comfortable curved bar back, supported by an elegant vertical fan back, with bentwood supports.  The small desk chair seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain green leather, which is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter.  The office chair frame has been tightened, cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  The chair sits on four splayed sturdy beech legs.  The small desk chair incorporates a revolving mechanism which rotates 360 degrees.  The seat height can be adjusted by turning a shaped metal large nut on the underside of the chair and rotating the chair at the same time.  This office chair was not designed to recline (it only revolves).  The chair mechanism has been cleaned, restored and serviced and is in excellent working order.  The desk chair frame is sturdy and the item is extremely comfortable to sit on, as it features a lovely padded seat.

 

Dimensions:

The following information provides dimensions on when the chair height is lowered and also raised to its highest setting using by adjusting the central steel rod:

 

External Height (Raised) = 100cm / 39” / 3ft 3”

External Height (Lowered) = 88cm / 34” / 2ft 10”

External Width = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½”

External Depth = 43cm / 17” / 1ft 5”

Seat Height - Centre (Raised) = 61cm / 24” / 2ft

?Seat Height - Centre (Lowered) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼” 

Seat Width (Leather Pad) = 36cm / 14” / 1ft 2”

Seat Width (Inc. Frame) = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½”

Seat Depth (Frame) = 38cm / 15” / 1ft 3”

Back Height (From Seat) = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼

 

Condition Report:

The seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full-grain green leather.  The adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and restored.  There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair.  This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

 

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 

 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.  Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. 

 

Product Code: 114989

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Georgian Style Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174185
Dealers Internal Reference
114989
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
Summary:

·      Item: Small Desk Chair

·      Circa: 1920 - 1930

·      Period: George V

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Beech

·      Height adjustable mechanism

·      Curved bar back

·      Elegant vertical fan back

fig 1. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 1. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

·      Cleaned & French polished by hand

·      Newly upholstered

·      Green leather & hand tacked brass stud seat

·      Splayed beech legs

·      Rotates 360 degrees (does not recline)

·      Adjustable height

fig 2. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 2. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

·      Cleaned & serviced mechanism

·      Very comfortable

·      Lovely rich colour & patination

·      Excellent working condition

·      Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

·      14-day free UK returns policy

fig 3. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 3. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

 

Description:

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This is a fine quality antique English George V solid beech armless revolving small desk chair, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920 - 1930, which is in excellent condition.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

  Beech was a popular timber of choice for utility office chairs, owing to the natural strength of grain in functional furniture.  The English desk chair features a comfortable curved bar back, supported by an elegant vertical fan back, with bentwood supports.  The small desk chair seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain green leather, which is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter.  The office chair frame has been tightened, cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  The chair sits on four splayed sturdy beech legs.  The small desk chair incorporates a revolving mechanism which rotates 360 degrees.  The seat height can be adjusted by turning a shaped metal large nut on the underside of the chair and rotating the chair at the same time.  This office chair was not designed to recline (it only revolves).  The chair mechanism has been cleaned, restored and serviced and is in excellent working order.  The desk chair frame is sturdy and the item is extremely comfortable to sit on, as it features a lovely padded seat.

fig 4. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 4. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

 

Dimensions:

The following information provides dimensions on when the chair height is lowered and also raised to its highest setting using by adjusting the central steel rod:

 

External Height (Raised) = 100cm / 39” / 3ft 3”

fig 5. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 5. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

External Height (Lowered) = 88cm / 34” / 2ft 10”

External Width = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½”

External Depth = 43cm / 17” / 1ft 5”

Seat Height - Centre (Raised) = 61cm / 24” / 2ft

?Seat Height - Centre (Lowered) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼” 

fig 6. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 6. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

Seat Width (Leather Pad) = 36cm / 14” / 1ft 2”

Seat Width (Inc. Frame) = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½”

Seat Depth (Frame) = 38cm / 15” / 1ft 3”

Back Height (From Seat) = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼

 

Condition Report:

The seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full-grain green leather.  The adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and restored.  There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair.  This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 7. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 7. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

 

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 

fig 8. An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
fig 8. Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.  Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. 

 

Product Code: 114989

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Georgian Style Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174185
Dealers Internal Ref
114989
Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Unit 4
Organsdale Farm
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
United Kingdom
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An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
Antique English George V Beech & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)
Ref: SA1174185
An antique wooden revolving office chair featuring a curved spindle back, green leather upholstered seat, and a height-adjustable screw mechanism on a four-splayed leg base.
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  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialBeech, Leather, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Revolving mechanism, Upholstered seat pad, Splayed legs
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

Revolving desk chairs gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to accommodate the needs of clerks and administrators working in growing commercial enterprises.

These chairs were typically constructed using durable hardwoods such as beech, mahogany, or oak, often featuring cast iron swivel mechanisms and leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate construction methods, such as hand-cut joinery, patinated metal screws, wear consistent with age, and traditional upholstery techniques like brass tacking.

This type of seating pairs well with contemporary minimalist desks to create a curated contrast, or within a traditional study to ground the workspace with historic character.

Maintain the finish by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping relative humidity stable, treating the leather with specialist wax or conditioner periodically, and dusting the wood with a dry microfibre cloth.
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